Stella Kyriakides @SKyriakidesEU@respublicae.eu

I welcome today’s @europarl_en vote to extend the transition period to new rules under the Medical Devices Regulation.

This will help give clarity to manufacturers and ensure that patients can access the essential medical devices they need. This is our top priority.

#EPlenary
RT @EP_Environment: ✅#EPlenary adopted today following an urgent procedure the Commission's proposal for transitional provisions for certain medical devices & in vitro diagnostic medical de…

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➡️From early diagnosis, to treatment, care and survivorship, #EUCancerPlan puts the needs of children with cancer in the spotlight with specific actions.

🔹This #ICCD2023, we support children with cancer, the survivors and their families.

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Συγχαρητήρια στον νέο Προεδρο της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας 🇨🇾 κ. Νίκο Χριστοδουλίδη @Christodulides.

Του εύχομαι κάθε επιτυχία στο δύσκολο έργο που αναλαμβάνει και προσβλέπω σε μια πολύ καλή συνεργασία μαζί του.

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I very much welcome Moldova’s 🇲🇩 association to our #EU4Health programme.

Through this agreement, the EU 🇪🇺 will be able to provide tangible support to Moldova to strengthen its healthcare system and protect its citizens, now and in the future.
RT @MargSchinas: On the side of Moldova every step of the way, as reforms continue on the path towards EU membership.

Signed today w/ Prime Minister @natgavrilita the EU4Health association agreement, discussed opportuniti…

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#EUCancerPlan places #ChildhoodCancer at the centre with ambitious policy and research actions – from prevention, to treatment, to survivorship.
#ICCD2023 ⤵️

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Every 🇪🇺 citizen, wherever they live, should have the same access to cancer screening, treatment and care.

We must #CloseTheCareGap that we see in the EU.

This year, we continue delivering on #EUCancerPlan, with more 30 tangible actions & initiatives.

#WorldCancerDay2023

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Today, one in four lives are lost in the EU due to cancer.

Yet, unacceptable inequalities exist in 🇪🇺 in access to screening, treatment and care.

With #EUCancerPlan, we aim to ensure that all citizens, wherever they live, have equal access to the best standards of cancer care.

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Thank you @sweden2023eu and Minister @AckoAnkarberg for helping to shine a light on 🇪🇺 cancer inequalities today.

I look forward to working together and ensuring that #EUCancerPlan continues to bring hope to patients and their families.

👉https://europa.eu/!CrFxcW

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Delighted to be in Stockholm ahead of tomorrow’s #EUCancerPlan conference for #WorldCancerDay.

Thank you Minister @AckoAnkarberg for hosting us in the historic Blue Hall.

I look forward to our discussions on ensuring that every 🇪🇺 citizen can access high-quality cancer care.

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Important discussion with 🇪🇺 Agriculture Ministers on strengthening our animal welfare and transport rules.

The support of Member States and stakeholders is crucial to transition to more sustainable food systems.

#AGRIFISH

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Team Europe has made vaccine development and manufacturing in Africa a key priority.

The Biovac plant and the mRNA technology transfer hub in Cape Town will be key in ensuring that innovative vaccines will be produced and made available for citizens across Africa in the future.

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Pleased to participate in the 15th 🇿🇦-🇪🇺 Ministerial Dialogue.

From the #COVID19 pandemic, we now have the opportunity to build on our cooperation, for a stronger 🌍 health security architecture and a healthier future for all citizens.

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Important discussions on key food safety files with 🇿🇦 Trade Minister Ebrahim Patel and Agriculture Minister @thoko_didiza.

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The Steve Biko Academic Hospital is a fine example of cooperation between 🇪🇺 and 🇿🇦.

With EU support, the hospital has developed innovative cancer treatments for patients.

I was delighted to visit the facility and listen to the inspiring experiences of staff and patients.

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Pleased to meet 🇿🇦deputy Health Minister Dhlomo in Pretoria.

🇪🇺 and South Africa have a strong partnership through the development, manufacturing and access to #COVID19 vaccines in Africa and worldwide.

We discussed ways to extend our cooperation in other key areas of health.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1618538840414908416

Innovation in cancer care and ensuring access to it for all is key to bringing hope to cancer patients and their families.

Ahead of #WorldCancerDay, we will shine a light on this crucial issue. I look forward to working with @AckoAnkarberg and @sweden2023eu to make this happen.

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